People with Alcohol Use Disorder and Obesity May Have Metabolic Alterations That Raise the Risk of Relapse, Study Suggests
Research Society on Alcohol
Disrupted metabolic function in people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) may be amplified in the context of obesity, contributing to intensified alcohol cravings. This is according to a preliminary study that supports ongoing investigation of GLP-1 agonists as a potential AUD treatment. AUD and obesity frequently co-occur.